Quick answers
- Does Teresa A. Puff accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Teresa A. Puff accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Teresa A. Puff see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 16 Original Medicare patients and 76 services for Teresa A. Puff. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Teresa A. Puff's NPI number?
- 1700127032. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Teresa A. Puff, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 16 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 76 |
| Different services or procedures | 3 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 65 |
Most frequent services
- Psychotherapy, 45 minutes (90834)60 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (90791)14 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- Depression75%
- Anxiety75%
- High blood pressure69%
Practice locations
Addresses where Teresa A. Puff is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 149 Thompson Ave E, Suite 150West St Paul, MN 55118 (651) 450‑0860
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Teresa A. Puff as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Associated Clinic of Psychology Inc137 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Clinical Social Workerprimary
Other clinical social workers in West St Paul
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West St Paul, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Associated Clinic of Psychology Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1700127032 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians